redsquirrel Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I need something new to try and I am bored with everything, lol. I have to bring something to church on Sunday for coffee hour. I try to bring something new every time I am signed up, just to keep myself interested. Plus, my kids like trying new baked goods. I always make one to bring and one to stay at home, so they love it. I prefer something that can be baked in a 9X13 pan and then cut to be served. It also needs to be easy to eat out of hand. I am not a fan of making cookies but I know that is not a popular opinion. I just hate the dropping them or rolling them..and forget cutouts. Only for Christmas! 2 weeks ago I made a lemon drizzle cake, last week I made a really good coffee cake from King Arthur. That was fantastic, b/c it was super dense but was a whole 9x13 pan. I think I fed the entire church with that darn cake! I've done banana breads, brownies.... I've got so many recipes at my fingertips, literally thousands, but nothing is exciting me. Lemon bars? spice cake? a couple pound cakes? Something with cranberries? Something with pumpkin? Something with apple? Maybe I have too many choices, lol. I am filled with baking ennui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 What about something you don't even need to bake. Just make the night before and refrigerate: 2 cups of peanut butter (divided!) 1.5 sticks of butter 2 cups of powdered sugar, (divided!) 3 cups of graham crackers 2 cups (12 oz pkgs) of semi sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels (Divided!) Grease 13 x 9 pan Beat 1/4 cup of peanut butter and butter until creamy. Gradually mix in 1 cup of powdered sugar. With wooden spoon (or hands) work in remaining powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup of chocolate morsels. Press evenly into greased pan. Smooth top with spatula. Melt remaining peanut butter and remaining chocolate morsels in sauce pan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust in pan. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Cut into bars. I may just bring this for Thanksgiving instead of a pie... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Danish Puff Pastry is about the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Now, this isn't my own recipe here, but I think it looks identical. (Except I don't pay attention to flour and butter brands!) http://www.cathyarkle.com/shepaused4thought/danish-puff/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Gingerbread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Pumpkin snickerdoodle bars http://www.plainchicken.com/2009/10/pumpkin-pie-snickerdoodle-bars.html?m=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Pumpkin bars. Really they're more like pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I looooooove lemon bars! Here's a recipe that is always a huge hit when I make it. It's from a WTMer's blog, but I can't link to the source anymore because it's now private. Creamy Lemon Bars CRUST 40 Nilla Wafers finely crushed 1 cup all purpose flour 1â„2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1â„2 cup butter cold FILLING 2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese 2 cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 1â„4 cup all purpose flour 1â„2 teaspoon lemon extract or lemon zest 1â„2 cup lemon juice 1â„2 teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan (so you can easily lift it out before serving). Lightly spray the foil with non-stick spray and set aside. In a bowl, combine Nilla Wafer crumbs, flour, and the brown sugar. Use a pastry blender to mix the cold butter into the crumb mixture. Press crumb mixture firmly on to the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. While the crust is cooking, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs, 2 TBS flour, and baking powder then mix well. Blend in the lemon juice and then pour mixture over crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (if you want, but it doesn't need any more sweetness) and store leftover squares in refrigerator. And here are some things I've been wanting to try but haven't gotten around to yet: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/lemon-raspberry-bars/ http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/05/lemon-blueberry-yogurt-loaf/ http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/11/pecan-pie-bars.html HTH! Now I'm dying for something sweet... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Probably pumpkin bars. That is what I was googling before I decided to ask for help, lol. The pumpkin snickerdoodle bar looks really good though. DH adores pumpkin pie, it's his favourite, so anything like that will be a big hit! But gingerbread is my personal fave! Maybe a great big gingerbread and just call it done! That "Danish Puff Pastry" is interesting. It's a crust covered in an almond flavoured pate choux. I've never heard of using pate choux like that. It's very intriguing. I've been meaning to teach ds2 how to make it,so that might be a good opportunity. I might give that a try soon, so thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Baklava. Not that difficult really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Tea sandwiches? I know I appreciate savory snacks because I take my tea with sugar. Some bread, herbs, cream cheese, and cucumbers are all you need. Or a pan of brownies with a cheesecake layer on top? Scones are nice and super easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 French muffins? Lightly flavored muffins with spice/sugar topping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Biscotti - yum. This is my fav recipe: http://www.dcculinarian.com/dc-culinarian/2011/10/recipes-revisited-almond-biscotti.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I made these the other day http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2013/10/pumpkin-cream-cheese-bars.html Everyone loved them and they were really easy. I cut the sugar in half in the pumpkin part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 This might not be exactly what you are looking for, since it's not a cake pan dish, but how about scones? They are quick and simple, and you can easily eat them with your fingers. My favorite has always been reverse chocolate chip, but you can add just about anything to a basic scone recipe (nuts, chips, dried fruits...mmmm...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I get requests to make this for every gathering from September on http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13483/pumpkin-crunch-cake/ This is really good also http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/sopapilla-cheesecake-bars/65ec128f-2acc-417b-8745-06c182d3134a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Danish Puff Pastry is about the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Now, this isn't my own recipe here, but I think it looks identical. (Except I don't pay attention to flour and butter brands!) http://www.cathyarkle.com/shepaused4thought/danish-puff/ Kringlar is our family favorite . Yum. Thanks for the memories . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Everyone here enjoyed this New York Crumb Cake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 7 Layer Cookies. They are cut into bars, they are very rich so no one eats very much, and they are awesome tasting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 My go to is always the chocolate chip cookie recipe on the back of the Hershey's chocolate chip package, the one made in the bar pan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thank you all for these great ideas! I haven't decided yet, but I don't have much time. I am seriously considering just picking at random because I can't go wrong no matter what I pick. Thank all of you for posting recipes and links. I have lots of really good ideas and I might just give them all a try over the next couple months. I have lots of baking opportunities coming up! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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